Understanding the 9 Pros and Cons of VPS that you must know before using it

Planning to use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for your company's IT needs? Or do you want to switch from shared hosting to VPS because you require a more private network? Consider VPS's advantages and disadvantages before using this service.

VPS is a virtual hosting server service that can be accessed privately. The security of media or website files stored on VPS is guaranteed, so this service is excellent for large companies and individuals. Not only that, VPS also guarantees website speed so that it remains qualified even though it has high traffic.

Just like other computing services, VPS certainly has its advantages and disadvantages. Check out the full review below.
 

List of Reliable VPS Advantages

Let's start by discussing the various advantages of VPS that can be relied on for your company's IT needs.
 

1. Stable and Good Performance

VPS can provide stable performance when hosting your website. The reason is that VPS has a dedicated physical server and is only used in a private scope so that your website will not be quickly down when there is a spike in traffic. VPS also has several backup servers that can improve performance stability when overloading the primary server.

A private VPS is also beneficial because you don't have to share bandwidth, RAM, and CPU with other users. This benefit is not found in shared hosting, which can quickly decrease if several websites simultaneously have high traffic.
 

2. Multiple Functions

VPS is versatile because it has several features built into it. You can use a VPS as a VPN alternative, a test server for software or applications you're developing, store website hosting files, perform private backups, etc. You can also create a gaming server because VPS provides a robust live-streaming service.

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Interestingly, VPS can accommodate high traffic flows at certain times, for example, launching new products or holding promotions on e-commerce websites. These various VPS functions can be utilized for different IT needs in your company. 
 

3. Affordable Price

You may still hesitate to use a VPS because you are considering the cost. The monthly VPS subscription fee is economical and won't burden your company's budget. At Cloudmatika, you only need to spend Rp120,000 monthly for a VPS with 1 GB of RAM and 500 GB of storage. This price is very affordable considering that the VPS has complete features and can be used for any needs.
 

4. Flexible and Capable Server Capacity

VPS has a flexible server capacity to add or reduce as needed. You are using this server privately so that you can adjust its capacity. When the server capacity is up, you can scale it so there is still room to store hosting files.

You can upgrade your capacity in two ways: horizontal scaling and vertical scaling. Horizontal scaling is increasing the capacity of the server service. This type of scaling is usually done for e-mail hosting, storing important files and databases, or cPanel hosting. Meanwhile, vertical scaling means increasing server capacity in the RAM, hard disk, and Operating System (OS) sections.
 

5. Easy to Customize

VPS is a self-managed server service so that you can customize the server. You can customize the server selection to the panels to be used. However, it would help if you had an IT team that understands VPS settings so the customization process runs appropriately. The reason is that the VPS customization process is relatively complicated.

The good news is that Cloudmatika provides various templates, namely CentOS 7, Ubuntu 18.04, Scientific Linux 6, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and so on. You can also use other templates in Cloudmatika's VPS to suit your company's needs better. 
 

6. High-Security Level

Security is undoubtedly the most critical thing in choosing a computing service. The good news is that VPS has a high level of security in protecting your website and hosting files stored on it. Your website and files will be safe from cyberattacks such as viruses, malware, ransomware, etc. DDoS attacks that often bring websites down can also be anticipated by using a VPS.

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VPS also provides physical and virtual data confidentiality. Of course, this depends on the type of computer operating system (OS) being used, whether it is Windows or Linux. Cloudmatika also provides both OS options, but choosing a Linux VPS is better because it is UNIX-based and is better at warding off cyberattacks.
 

7. Privacy is Maintained

This VPS advantage is still related to the previous point. In addition to securing data from cyber attacks, VPS also prevents other users from accessing it. You also don't need to worry if another VPS user accidentally opens the files stored on it.
 

VPS Disadvantages You Should Consider

Behind all the advantages above, there are some disadvantages of VPS that you need to consider. What are they?
 

1. Must-Have IT Skills

It was explained earlier that VPS users must have qualified knowledge of servers and IT. The reason is that you have to operate and customize the VPS appropriately so that the performance of applications and websites remains qualified. This shortcoming can be overcome by recruiting several people to manage your company's VPS.

However, you will not feel this shortcoming using Cloudmatika's VPS service. We operate a VPS with a Plesk-based control panel to make server settings more professional and accessible. 

You will also be okay with setting up the server because Plesk does not require a complicated coding system. The attractive and easy-to-understand GUI display will undoubtedly help you and employees who are beginners in the IT field.
 

2. Higher Cost than Shared Hosting

VPS does have a higher subscription fee than shared hosting. However, it's worth it for the more exclusive level of privacy and extensive features. After all, you can still get an affordable VPS subscription at Cloudmatika.

In addition to the affordable price, you will also get full support from the Cloudmatika team when a problem occurs with your VPS. There is no need to worry about replacing parts or rebooting the physical server because the data backup process can be done quickly. Your website and software can be back online in just a short time after the repair.

Are you interested in using a VPS service after understanding its advantages? Start contacting Cloudmatika via WhatsApp to consult and find out more information about our services. Experience the advantages of VPS above only by using Cloudmatika's VPS service!